How to look after yourself during lock down
In these unprecedented times, we not only need to look after our physical health but our emotional and mental health too. Finding a structure to our days is important whilst we are in lock down. This keeps us from becoming
Mango, avocado, feta and chickpea super salad
This is my winter super salad - we need a little vibrancy and freshness at this time of year though, of course, this would be equally good as a summer salad. It's very easy to make which makes it perfect if
What feeds your soul?
In the depths of Winter, what can we do to lift our spirits and 'feed our soul' ? And what does the expression 'feed your soul' even mean? Well, it can probably mean anything you want it to mean but
The best “healthy” hot chocolate
Could this be the best healthy hot chocolate ever? This drink is a nutrient packed treat
Lilys Cauliflower and Apricot Dahl
As the nights draw in and it gets colder, this easy to make dahl is both comforting and very nutritious. Cauliflower is high in B vitamins, antioxidants and fibre and dried apricots are a good source of calcium and magnesium.
Health and wellbeing during bereavement
When someone you love dies, your whole world can be turned upside down and you may even question everything you formerly believed in. What seemed important before your loss may no longer feel like a priority. This may include looking
Compassion – is it missing in medicine?
The provision of compassionate care in all clinical scenarios is well understood to add various benefits including patient satisfaction, improvement in compliance, less complaints, improved practitioner wellbeing and professional satisfaction. Studies have shown that the degree of compassion expressed by medical
Tips for dealing with stress during winter
Dealing With Stress The Hygge Way You’ve probably come across Hygge in recent years, thanks to the numerous magazine articles and books written on the subject. Maybe it isn’t too surprising that this Danish phenomenon has captured our imagination, as it
Why goal setting works better than new year resolutions
Although this post Christmas period is sometimes considered a gloomy time of year, I like to view it as a time for reflection and for planning all I want to do in the coming year. Even before I became a